Ruffwear, Approach Dog Backpack, Hiking and Camping Pack with Saddlebags, Campfire Orange, Medium

This is AMAZING. We tried 3 other brands before this that slid and didn’t seem durable. This is everything you need!! It has 2 pockets on each side. A bigger one and then a smaller one on top of that for like keys or 💩 bags. I absolutely LOVE the bright orange color, makes my dog easier to spot. This stayed in place extremely well, and stood up against her shaking like a crazy person to try to get it off, but it held on! I have never used a clip before but was able to clip onto the harness instead of her collar and that clip is STRONG 💪 it held up against her trying to go after a bush, and a few 🐿 and 🦅 This is a bit of a steep price to pay ($79) however I think the durability as well as the quality is worth it. It did take a bit of time (like 20 min?) to get it all set up on her and adjusted correctly but was well worth it. My girl is a bit chonky at 65.1 pounds and we got a large that fit her perfectly, however it was extended pretty far so I don’t know how much bigger it could have gone. If you are looking for a durable, quality, comfortable bag, 👀 no further, this is it! ***pictures are from a 2 hour hike we did with her wearing the pack for the first time. Only things in the pack are 💩 and an empty plastic water bottle and 🚗 🔑

The media could not be loaded.  We have a hard time with sizing gear for our pomchi. He’s built like a tiny GSD, so smaller gear is usually too tight on his shoulders and neck, or huge on his tummy. Or, like with other packs, the harness system fits but the saddle bags are so big they touch the ground. I’m SO happy I found this pack, because the xs fits him like a glove. For reference, his measurements are: girth 22”, base of neck to base of tail 16”, neck 13”, 21 lbs. He’s on the big side for the xs measurements, and we did indeed have to extend the chest straps all the way, but he’s done growing so it’s a perfect fit.Sizing aside, I am really impressed with this pack. Our pup is small but he loves hiking and we usually have him carry his poop bags, water, bowl, hand wipes, first aid, and a snack. He outgrew his old Petsfit pack, which I actually think is a decent puppy back pack, but it was started to chafe his pits.I was looking to upgrade instead of replace, now that he’s full grown. I knew I wanted something that could hold a good amount but had a relatively small profile so he wasn’t smacking it on trees or getting stuck. This pack collapses fairly flat against his body when empty, but is big enough to hold two 16.9 fl oz water bottles in each pocket. They’re about the size of fanny packs.I also wanted a Y chest strap to keep it from shifting, cushioned straps, and for the straps to avoid being too close to his armpits. Check, check, and check.I’m so impressed with the quality and design of this pack too. It has elastic bands on the end of the two body straps, so it flexes with body movement. I was worried the belly strap would be too close to his peep, but it too can be adjusted and moved closer to the chest strap. The material on top is nice ripstop nylon, the zippers feel extremely sturdy, and it has a heavy duty ring for a leash. There’s also a safety handle on top.I highly recommend this backpack, if you can find the right size for your pup.

I ordered an X-Small for my 17lb Italian Greyhounds. We hike a lot together, but I'm not going to load them down with stuff.Things I was really impressed with are1) How secure I could make these - A lot of problems I have with my Iggys is they have wide chests and very small waists, so many things don't fit properly. The 2 straps on the bottom help really secure them.2)Padding on all straps - My dogs have sensotive skin so I was definitely worried about chafing on long walks, that's why this is perfect.3)Handle on back - If I need to cross something they can't get through, I can very easily pick them up and carry them both.4) The stitching and fabric - Durable, very well stitched. This is going to be able to last through some journeys.5) Name tag on inside - You can write the dogs name and your phone #.6) Colors - I got the campfire Orange and a Blue one. You can see them well and they look sleek.7) Big bags - I don't need this per say, but in one bag alone, I can fit 2 water bottles, dog bags, and a harness. (And there are 2 bags so double that). So imagine that with X-Small and you can see how big these bags are. (I'd never load all that in these bags. Haha. My dogs wouldn't be able to stand.)8) Added bonus - Bumper cars! Lol. My dogs keep a little too close to me when we walk sometimes if they get startled or a loud motorcycle passes and causes me to trip over them. These allow bumpers to let them know they are too close and they correct themselves. Haha! Very happy with this.

The bag is made from quality materials and is thoughtfully designed. I love that there are clips on the sides to prevent the bags from “flopping” around. It’s very roomy and with 4 pockets, it will fit everything your dog needs. It was a bit of a learning curve with my dog but she doesn’t seem to mind it anymore.

Por ahora lo he probado sin peso, para que mi perra se vaya acostumbrando, pero lo veo cómodo y se adapta muy bien al cuerpo. No se mueve ni se desliza hacia un lado. El material se ve de calidad y las alforjas según etiqueta tienen 13 litros de capacidad (supongo entre las dos), son grandes y perfectas para rutas de muchos días.Como punto negativo, solo tiene 2 enganches, y no tiene ninguno en la parte delantera, por lo que hay que pasar la pata por delante para ponerlo y quitarlo. Sin peso es incomodo pero se puede, con peso supongo que será más tedioso... Si pudieran ponerle un enganche más, delante, sería perfecto.

Eigentlich hatte ich erwartet, dass der Hunderucksack für Wanderungen geeignet ist.Zum einen sind beide Farben (stechendes blau oder orange) nicht schön und mit fehlenden Kontrasten. Der orangene Hunderucksack hat die beiden strategisch am unwichtigsten Reißverschlüsse farblich abgesetzt, womit man immer erst den falschen aufmacht... Der Hund streift nur einmal leicht eine Felswand und schon sind Löcher drin.Das Teil ist im Grunde nicht schlecht durchdacht, aber nicht gut umgesetzt (Farben, Material...)

Soooo expensive for basically a little doggy backpack, but it’s made very well and can tell it will last a lifetime

Macht was er soll. Mein Hund findet ihn nicht unbequem und da er ein "wilder" ist und der Rucksack ziemlich belastet wird ( Wald und Alpen ) kann ich ihn getrost als haltbar und robust bezeichnen. Ich kann ihn weiter empfehlen.